i think nintendo is still holding on to the misplaced idea that using your console as an internet browsing device is an afterthought...even though they have the perfect opportunity to have a decently-priced tablet-type remote.

Making some progress on item collection in Lego LOTR... I'm making a dent, but there's just a boatload of stuff to find. There aren't really any good faqs available yet, so I'm mostly flying solo right now. I'm just trying to get what I can and not getting too caught up if I can't figure out how to get a brick right away.

Canaan, how much did you pay for that? It's expensive on Amazon, even. Now having to add a HDD... it is total scumbag move.

Also, what's this guy talking about? Average score seems to be just 3.5 stars, but this guy's going nuts for some reason.

A New Era in Gameplay Experience, November 18, 2012 By Jeff - See all my reviews= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars This review is from: Nintendo Wii U Console 8GB Basic Set - White (Video Game)

It may not be that far ahead of the PS3 and XBOX 360 in graphics and power, but Nintendo has accomplished one thing that neither Sony or Microsoft have, real innovation in gameplay experience. Being able to pack power into a console only does so much and I will admit that it allowed the 360 and PS3 to play games that the Wii couldn't, but at the same time the new Wii U system and controller opens up new infinite number of possibilities that the Xbox and Playstation systems will not be able to compete with for years. The Kinect and PS Move were not released until years after their respective companies realized that Nintendo has brought in a new era of gameplay and with the Wii U they have done it again.

i paid 299$ for the basic model. i havent run into a situation where i cant progress or play a game because of the HDD situation, but i dont want that situation to arise when im getting ready to play or in progress.

i dont know what that dude is saying and its very vague about whats so great about it.